Belmopan to La Ceiba by bus
La Ceiba lies 269 km (167 mi) south-east of Belmopan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 5 h 4 min including stops, over roughly 328 km (204 mi) of road.
| Belmopan | La Ceiba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Belize | Honduras |
| Population | 13,381 | 222,055 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Belize) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
What changes when you arrive in La Ceiba
Crossing from Belize into Honduras: money changes from the Dollar to the Lempira (HNL); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +504; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648880 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Where to book buses from Belmopan to La Ceiba
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Staying in La Ceiba
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Common questions
How far is La Ceiba from Belmopan?
269 km (167 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Belmopan; by road roughly 328 km (204 mi).
How long does it take to get from Belmopan to La Ceiba by bus?
About 5 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Belmopan and La Ceiba?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in La Ceiba?
The Lempira (HNL).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.